The Patrol Division on day shift is under the direct supervision of Lieutenant Rusty Jacks. Patrol is responsible for many functions of the department, including patrol, property and vehicle crimes investigations, and crime prevention.

The Tyler Police Department has divided the entire City of Tyler into six geographic districts. The Division is commanded by Assistant Chief Jimmy Toler. One Lieutenant and several Sergeants are assigned to each shift and are responsible for the operations on the individual shifts.
Tyler Police Department has 7 patrol shifts: